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Princeton, KY
City in Caldwell County, Kentucky.
Population
6,241
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
695
ZIP codes
0
Princeton and its ZIP codes
Princeton at a glance
- Princeton is about 6 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 76th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $47,411, 26% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,600 (53% below Kentucky) and median rent is $762 a month.
Local data for Princeton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Princeton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,411
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$96,600
Median rent
$762/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (407), Irish Americans (342), Italian Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell County. PPP loans are for Princeton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,118
4,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,832
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$95.1M
FY 2026, $7,519 per person
How people get to work
Princeton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled21.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Princeton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Cities near Princeton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson SpringsCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| EddyvilleCity | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| FredoniaCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CeruleanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| KuttawaCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| CadizCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| CrayneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| St. CharlesCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| GraceyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| MarionCity | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| Grand RiversCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| ProvidenceCity | 21 mi | 6 |
| CroftonCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| NeboCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| SalemCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| EarlingtonCity | 24 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Princeton, KY in?
- Princeton is in Caldwell County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Princeton, KY?
- About 6,241 people live in Princeton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Princeton?
- Nearby places include Dawson Springs (11 mi), Eddyville (12 mi), Fredonia (13 mi), Cerulean (13 mi), Kuttawa (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023